Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled - #635

Local Government News Roundup · Aug 30, 2026 · 26m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Councils take a stand on data centres

A mayor’s outrage over childcare inaction

Sadness after the desecration of two war memorials

Sydney Council to rule on extended fast food opening hours

Expanded Australia Day events at Bondi rejected by Waverley Council

A decisive NO vote on a wage deal at Gold Coast City Council

A new contender for Lord Mayor of Hobart emerges

and Council CEO pay rises in the news in South Australia

and more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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